American Elm Tealight Holder
An elm leaf was carved into this cylindrical tealight holder to project an interesting pattern in a darkened environment. The interior glaze is a lustrous aqua and the exterior is a white crackle glaze which reacts with air after firing to crackle in unpredicted ways. This piece could be used inside or out, to provide a bit of illumination during relaxing evenings.
Top Diameter: 3-3/4”
Bottom Diameter: 3”
Height: 3-1/4”
The majestic American elm was once the tallest and longest-living tree in our northern floodplains. Their roots filtered sediment and tempered the impact of flood events. They provided habitat for eagles, osprey, barred owls, numerous songbirds and mammals such as flying squirrels. They were also a favorite in cities and suburbs across the country—there are more than 30,000 Elm Streets in the U.S.! But they were nearly wiped out by Dutch Elm Disease, a fungal infection spread by elm bark beetles. Several restoration projects are currently underway in hopes of developing a genetically diverse population of elms that are resistant to Dutch Elm Disease.
An elm leaf was carved into this cylindrical tealight holder to project an interesting pattern in a darkened environment. The interior glaze is a lustrous aqua and the exterior is a white crackle glaze which reacts with air after firing to crackle in unpredicted ways. This piece could be used inside or out, to provide a bit of illumination during relaxing evenings.
Top Diameter: 3-3/4”
Bottom Diameter: 3”
Height: 3-1/4”
The majestic American elm was once the tallest and longest-living tree in our northern floodplains. Their roots filtered sediment and tempered the impact of flood events. They provided habitat for eagles, osprey, barred owls, numerous songbirds and mammals such as flying squirrels. They were also a favorite in cities and suburbs across the country—there are more than 30,000 Elm Streets in the U.S.! But they were nearly wiped out by Dutch Elm Disease, a fungal infection spread by elm bark beetles. Several restoration projects are currently underway in hopes of developing a genetically diverse population of elms that are resistant to Dutch Elm Disease.
An elm leaf was carved into this cylindrical tealight holder to project an interesting pattern in a darkened environment. The interior glaze is a lustrous aqua and the exterior is a white crackle glaze which reacts with air after firing to crackle in unpredicted ways. This piece could be used inside or out, to provide a bit of illumination during relaxing evenings.
Top Diameter: 3-3/4”
Bottom Diameter: 3”
Height: 3-1/4”
The majestic American elm was once the tallest and longest-living tree in our northern floodplains. Their roots filtered sediment and tempered the impact of flood events. They provided habitat for eagles, osprey, barred owls, numerous songbirds and mammals such as flying squirrels. They were also a favorite in cities and suburbs across the country—there are more than 30,000 Elm Streets in the U.S.! But they were nearly wiped out by Dutch Elm Disease, a fungal infection spread by elm bark beetles. Several restoration projects are currently underway in hopes of developing a genetically diverse population of elms that are resistant to Dutch Elm Disease.